How To Fix MN169 - No statistics records passed on at plant level (tax code &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 169

• Message text: No statistics records passed on at plant level (tax code &)

What causes this issue?

No cumulative statistics records were found at plant level for tax code
&V1&. This is probably due to a program error. It may be that function
module &V2& was called up wrongly (wrong statistics data records or
wrong sort sequence).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN169 - No statistics records passed on at plant level (tax code &) ?

  The SAP error message MN169, which states "No statistics records passed on at plant level (tax code &)," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material valuation. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any statistical records for the specified plant and tax code combination during the processing of a transaction, such as a goods movement or inventory valuation.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Statistical Records: There may be no statistical records available for the specified plant and tax code. This can happen if no transactions have been recorded that would generate such records.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the plant or tax code may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of expected records.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues that resulted in missing or incomplete records.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not generate statistical records at the plant level.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transaction History: Verify if there have been any transactions recorded for the specified plant and tax code. If not, you may need to perform transactions that would generate the necessary records.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the plant and tax code is correct. This includes checking the settings in the material master and the relevant configuration in the SAP system.
  Generate Statistical Records: If applicable, perform a transaction that would create the necessary statistical records. This could involve posting a goods receipt or other inventory-related transactions.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related processes.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB51 (Material Document List) or MMBE (Stock Overview) to analyze inventory and transaction data.
  Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and accurate, particularly the views related to accounting and inventory management.
  Customizing Settings: Check the customizing settings in SPRO related to inventory management and tax codes to ensure they align with your business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MN169 error and implement a solution to resolve it.